The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

€ 30,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf GTI Performance is 19.2 cm shorter, 4.4 cm wider and 1.1 cm taller than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1481
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1470
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
1755
1955
1799 mm
Width
1755 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1481 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
2640
4460
4268 mm
Length
4460 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
127 kg
9.19 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 bhp
113 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
270 NM
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

▶ REPLAY
6.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
6.09 kg/bhp
11.11 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
64 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
36 mpg
city
53 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
121.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L